The EE program offers two plans leading to the MSE with a Electrical Engineering option. These are designated:
- Plan I (Thesis)
- Plan II (Non-thesis)
The following sections describe the requirements for each of these options. With prior approval, up to 6 semester hours of 500-level courses may be taken in fulfillment of the MSE requirements. All courses in the program of study must be approved by a faculty advisor.
Basic Program of Study
The Basic Program of Study, common to both the Plan I and Plan II MSE options, contains a minimum of 24 semester hours of graduate-level course work that must include:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EE Major | 12 | |
| Select 12 semester hours of related graduate-level courses in an EE subject area | ||
| Math Minor 1 | ||
| 6 hours of coursework with mathematical or theoretical foundation. | 6 | |
| Engineering Area of Specialization Minor | ||
| Select a 2-course sequence from engineering, or computer science 2 | 6 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 24 | |
| 1 | Students may take two graduate level mathematics courses or EE 629 and EE 630 |
| 2 | At least one of those courses should be at the 600 level. |
| 3 | Concentration in Optoelectronics: Under the EE Major students must take EE 617, EE 618, and EE 553. Under the engineering area of specialization, students must take PH 541 and PH 542. |
| 4 | Concentration in Optics and Photonics Technology: Under the EE Major students must take EE 632, EE 633, and EE 634. Under the engineering area of specialization, students must take PH 451 and PH 452. |
Plan I, Thesis Option
Students selecting this option must:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the Basic Program of Study as described above | 24 | |
| EE 699 | MASTER'S THESIS | 6 |
| Complete an acceptable thesis including a public defense | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 30 | |
Plan II, Non-Thesis Option
Students selecting this option must:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the Basic Program of Study as described above | 24 | |
| Select 6 semester hours of graduate coursework to complete an approved extended program of study | 6 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 30 | |